In this workshop we will explain how to shoot stunning timelapses using digital cameras, we will talk about the importance of understanding manual mode and about best approaches and measures to get the most out of a timelapse. We will do the workshop in a crowded area where we can take timelapse videos of passing cars, clouds and people. The workshop will be structured as follows:
- How timelapse works.
- Essential camera settings for time-lapse (review of manual mode)
- Difference between time-lapse and hyper-lapse.
- FPS, interval settings, and time needed.
- Understanding weather and light
- Choosing the subject (cars, clouds, sun, people..)
- Hands-on: practicing shooting a timelapse.
- Quick overview of editing process.

Note: Participants need to double check if their camera is capable of shooting timelapse, and to bring a tripod.

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In this workshop we will dive more into camera features and functions that will help us understand different parameters and how we can use it to take better photos. This workshop is a continue for the previous workshop "Shooting in Manual Mode Part 1", we will review previous basic concepts briefly and focus on:
- Review exposure triangle and white balance.
- Lenses (mounts, brands, focal length, minimum focus distance, stabilization, prime and zoom, uses of lenses).
- Resolution and aspect ratio.
- Aperture priority and shutter priority modes and when to use it.
- Focus modes.
- Specific features and settings (interval shooting, self-timer, bracketing, metering, exposure value EV).
- Cameras capabilities in modern phones.
- Practice.

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In this workshop we will start explaining main concepts of street photography in Bury Knowle Park and then we will do some practice in London road, Headington, Oxford. We will talk about the importance of story telling in street photography and about the ethical aspect of it, we will emphasize on creativity and storytelling rather than technical use of the camera.
- Storytelling in street photography.
- Ethical considerations.
- Difference between candid and posed street photography.
- Overcoming fear and approaching subjects confidently.
- Camera, lenses and camera settings (reviewing the basics).
- Street photography subject: people, urban, architecture, motion..).
- Q&A and Practice.

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Adobe lightroom is an amazing software for photographers, it helps organize, edit, batch edit and export photographs easily. We will learn the essential editing techniques and workflow.
-Understanding the Lightroom interface
- Importing photos
- Selecting and filtering options
- Basic Adjustments (exposure, colors, cropping...)
- HSL for color gradings
- Use of LUTs
- Special features (noise reduction, lens blur, lens corrections)
- Use of brush and filters
- Best export settings.
- Q&A and practice.

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We will learn in this workshop the basics of videography, we will learn:
- Importance of understanding photography.
- Essential parameters: frame rate, resolution, bit rate.
- Progressive vs interlaced video.
- Shutter speed, the 180-degree rule, and the use of ND filters.
- A roll and B roll videos.
- Introduction to camera movement.
- Introduction to audio.
- Use of natural light.
- Special shots: talking head and interviews.
- Q&A and practice.

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In this workshop we will talk about photography basics and how understanding it can help us take better photos. We will learn through practice how to use our camera in manual mode, the workshop outline is as follows:
- Camera parts
- Difference between DSLR and mirrorless cameras
- Exposure triangle (shutter speed, iso, aperture)
- White balance
- Lenses (Prime and zoom lenses)
- Picture formats (RAW & JEPG)
- Composition (rule of thirds, leading lines)
- Practice.

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Join this session for tips on how to use your camera to capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at photographing wildlife behaviour, their habitats, and will experiment with composition and perspectives to make subjects stand out.

Nature photography is a great way to get outdoors and de-stress. Beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes a trained “eye” to capture it in a way that turns a little piece of nature into art.

If you are new to photography, no problem! There will be support on controlling camera settings, for those with less experience.

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Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.

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Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.

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Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.

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Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.

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Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?

We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.

This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.

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eople, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.

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It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.

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Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.

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Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.

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This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.

You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.

This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.

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It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.

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